Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Venue: SNP-Dome, Heidelberg, Germany
Division: Super Middleweight (168 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 10
Broadcast: Local German networks & international streaming TBD
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Simon Zachenhuber | Paulinus Ndjolonimu |
| Record | 27-0-0 (17 KOs) | 19-0-0 (17 KOs) |
| Age | 27 | 37 |
| Height | 6′0½″ (184 cm) | 6′0″ (183 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| KO Percentage | 63% | 89% |
| Pro Rounds Fought | 117 | 72 |
| Rankings (WBO) | #12 | #4 |
| Rankings (IBF) | #8 | — |
Zachenhuber enters as Germany’s undefeated “El Matador,” while Ndjolonimu, Namibia’s knockout artist, brings a decade of experience and a near-perfect stoppage rate.
Style Breakdown & Fight Analysis
Simon Zachenhuber
Technically sound southpaw with sharp footwork and timing
Prefers mid-range exchanges and body work
Has stopped 7 of his last 10 opponents, including a TKO win over Leonardo Di Stefano in June
Strengths: Ring IQ, composure, and adaptability
Weakness: Can be drawn into firefights when pressured
Paulinus Ndjolonimu
Explosive puncher with a high KO ratio
Known for early-round aggression and looping power shots
Recently defended his WBO Africa title with wins over Mubarak and Sithole
Strengths: Power, confidence, and veteran savvy
Weakness: Limited experience against top-tier international opponents
This is a classic matchup of youth vs. experience, precision vs. power, and southpaw vs. orthodox.
How to Watch
Ringwalk Time: Approx. 8:00 PM CET / 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Platform: Local German broadcast + international streaming (TBD)
Event: Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer promotion
Expect Zachenhuber to control the early rounds with movement and jab work. Ndjolonimu will likely press for a knockout, especially in rounds 3–6. If Zachenhuber avoids trading and sticks to his game plan, his volume and accuracy should carry the night.
FIGHT ODDS
Simon Zachenhuber – 360
Paulinus Ndjolonimu + 280
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
